Hi I am just getting started with VARAC I have set the Cat interface (using a Yaesu FT-450) I can get the rid to TX and call CQ, but I can't turn down the ALC level on the radio, I am using a usb audio interface, I can see on the Modem screen that I am receiving audio, but on the main program window I cannot see any activity (cannot receive and stations) any idea's would be much appreciated, I am using FT8 successfully with WSJT-X and Gridtracker so I think the radio is set up correctly ? regards Alan
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No receive, and can't turn down ALC
No receive, and can't turn down ALC
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Hi still having problems setting Data modes for varac on the Yaesu FT-450 in the D TYPE Menu I select USER - U , But every time I either send a Beacon, Call CQ or even test in Frequency control, it keeps defaulting back to RTTY ?
Hi , I have just reset all the radio's data menu's and all is now working and I can set the ALC so thank you for all your help ? best regards Alan
Hi it's an external usb audio device plugged into one of the computers usb sockets, the device has its own volume control. which works perfectly ok and allows me to set the ALC level when using FT8 so I know it functions ok, and yes the Yaesu FT-450 is set to data mode all the same setting I use for FT 8 ?
You get it working?
You are mentioning 2 different issues here. Let's start on the RX side, how about a screenshot of your VARA HF Modem's waterfall to see if indeed you have everything setup correctly for receiving. NC3Z